How to Conduct: The Definitive Method for Wind Band Conductors

"How to Conduct" is a methodical handbook that covers many facets of the training of a wind band conductor through both words and pictures. The material has been designed so that instructors can easily incorporate it into their curriculum. Conductors and amateur musicians alike will find this a comprehensive and in-depth look at the skills and knowledge every conductor should possess. A conductor will return again and again to "How to Conduct" throughout their career and, above all else, it is a source of inspiration for working wffectively with an orchestra.

Illustrative instructional MP4 video clips of all the conducting techniques covered in the book, as well as the workbook part containing lots of exercises and more practice-oriented material in printable PDF format, are available online using the unique code inside the book.

CONTENIDO:

Preface
Acknowledgments
1. Introduction
2. Education
3. Basic techniques of conducting
4. The instruments
5. Instrumentation
6. Score analysis
7. The arrangement of the orchestra
8. Rehearsal techniques
9. Tune the orchestra
10. Light music
11. Musical program
12. The history of the orchestra
13. Internship
14. Youth orchestras
15. International organizations and conductors' competitions
16. The Master's dregree in conducting